Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Woodchurch, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Woodchurch and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Woodchurch
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Film set catering in Woodchurch, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for stills shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Woodchurch, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Nearby places to Woodchurch
What else we do in Woodchurch
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Shooting in Woodchurch: unit bases and access
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Shoots in Woodchurch are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 48 miles from Woodchurch, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.5 miles south-east.
For shoots in TN26, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find Stonebridge Inn (under half a mile south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Woodchurch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Woodchurch and the whole of Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Woodchurch
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Woodchurch questions
How far is Woodchurch from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Woodchurch?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van come to Woodchurch?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Woodchurch. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Woodchurch: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch